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Sir Ben Kingsley arrives in Goa to participate in IFFI 2009

Hollywood actor Sir Ben Kingsley today said he was looking for finance for his next movie on Indian historical monument Taj Mahal.

Panaji: Hollywood actor Sir Ben Kingsley today said he was looking for finance for his next movie on Indian historical monument Taj Mahal.
Kingsley arrived in Goa today to participate in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2009. The Hollywood actor, who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Oscar winning film `Gandhi`, said his next venture on India (Taj Mahal) is not fully financed. "I am looking out for finance for this film," he said talking to reporters at the airport here. Kingsley, who himself is playing the role of Shah Jahan in the film, said he is quite serious about the project. The movie will also feature Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. He said the film will be in English but would be dubbed in various languages as it is scheduled to be released worldwide. Kingsley will take part in the IFFI tomorrow. The festival, which began on November 23, is showcasing 300 films from 50 countries. PTI